Hourglasses and sundials Patterned on the backs of the chairs Why am I so early to my appointment?
AI Interpretation: The poem is short and simple, but it conveys a sense of impatience and restlessness. The hourglasses and sundials patterned on the backs of the chairs suggest a waiting room or some other kind of bureaucratic setting where time is closely monitored. The speaker's question, "Why am I so early to my appointment?" implies that they are eager to get on with whatever business they have to attend to and are frustrated by having to wait. The poem touches on themes of time, waiting, and the anxiety that can come with having to adhere to a schedule or meet an appointment. The imagery of the hourglasses and sundials reinforces these themes and adds a sense of urgency to the poem.
